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COMMISSION DIRECTIVE ../…/EC 
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implementing and amending Council Di rective 92/75/EEC with  regard to energy 
labelling of televisions EN 2   EN Draft 
COMMISSION DIRECTIVE ../…/EC 
implementing and amending Council Di rective 92/75/EEC with  regard to energy 
labelling of televisions 
(Text with EEA relevance) 
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty esta blishing the European Community, 
Having regard to Council Directive 92/75/EEC  of 22 September 1992 on the indication by 
labelling and standard product information of th e consumption of energy and other resources 
of household appliances1 and in particular Articles 9 and 12 thereof, 
Whereas: (1) Council Directive 92/75/EEC provides a framework for adopting implementing 
Directives in respect to various household appliances. 
(2) The electricity used by televisions account s for a significant part of total household 
electricity demand in the Community and the energy efficiency of televisions can be 
significantly improved. 
(3) Harmonised provisions for indicating th e energy efficiency and consumption of 
televisions by labelling and standard product information should be established in order 
to provide incentives for manufacturers to im prove the energy efficiency of televisions, 
encourage end-users to purchase energy-e fficient models, reduce the electricity 
consumption of these products, and contribute to the functioni ng of the internal market. 
Accordingly, televisions should be added to the types of household a ppliances listed in 
Article 1 (1) of Council Directiv e 92/75/EEC of 22 September 1992. 
(4) The combined effect of energy labelling set out in this Directive and Commission 
Regulation (EC) No …/… of … implementi ng Directive 2005/32/EC of the European 
Parliament and of the Council with regard to  ecodesign requirements for televisions is 
expected to result in an nual electricity savi ngs of 43 TWh by 2020, compared to the 
situation if no measures are taken. 
(5) The information provided on the label s hould be obtained through reliable, accurate 
and reproducible measurement procedures, which take into account the recognised 
state of the art measurement methods includin g, where available, harmonised standards 
adopted by the European standardisation bodies, as listed in A nnex I to Directive 
98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down 
a procedure for the provision of informati on in the field of technical standards and 
regulations and of rules on Information Society services
2. 
(6) This Directive should specify a uniform de sign and requirements as to the content of 
labels for televisions. 
                                                 
1 OJ L 297, 13.10.1992, p. 16. 
2 OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37. EN 3   EN (7) In addition, this Directive should specify requirements as to the technical 
documentation and the fiche for televisions. 
(8) Moreover, this Directive should specify requirements as to the information to be 
provided for mail order and other distance selling of televisions. 
(9) It is appropriate to provide for a review of the format of the label set out in this 
Directive in light of information on the im pact of the label on purchasing of energy-
efficient television models by  end-users, and to provide fo r a review of the provisions 
of this Directive taking into account technological progress. 
(10) Suppliers wishing to place on the market televisions that can meet the requirements for 
higher energy efficiency classes such as e.g. A-60% or A-80% should be allowed to 
provide labels showing those classes in adva nce of the date for mandatory display of 
such classes. 
(11) In accordance with point 34 of the Interi nstitutional agreement on better law-making3, 
Member States are encouraged to draw up, fo r themselves and in the interests of the 
Community, tables illustrating, as  far as possible, the correl ation between this Directive 
and the transposition measures to make them public. 
(12) The measures provided for in this Dire ctive are in accordance w ith the opinion of the 
committee set up under Article 10 of  Council Directive 92/75/EEC, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: 
Article 1 
Subject matter 
This Directive establishes requirements for the labelling of televisions and the provision of 
supplementary product information for televisions. 
Article 2 
Definitions 
In addition to the definitions set out in Arti cle 1(4) of Directive 92/75/EEC, the following 
definitions shall apply: 
(1) "television" means a television set or a television monitor;  
(2) "television set" means a product designed pr imarily for the display and reception of 
audiovisual signals which is placed on the market under one model or system 
designation, and which consists of  
(a) a display,  (b) one or more tuner(s)/receiver(s) and optional additional functions for data 
storage and/or display such as digital versatile disc (DVD) , hard disk drive 
(HDD) or videocassette reco rder (VCR), either in a single unit combined with 
the display, or in one or  more separate units.  
(3) "television monitor" means a product designed to display on an integrated screen a 
video signal from a variety of sources, in cluding television broa dcast signals , which 
optionally controls and reprodu ces audio signals from an ex ternal source device, which 
is linked through standardised video si gnal paths including cinch (component, 
                                                
 
3 OJ C 321, 31.12.2003, p. 1. EN 4   EN composite), SCART, HDMI, and future wireless standards (but excluding non-
standardised video signal paths like DVI  and SDI), but cannot receive and process 
broadcast signals;  
(4) "on-mode" means the condition where the tele vision is connected to the mains power 
source and produces sound and picture; 
(5) "home-mode" means the tele vision setting which is r ecommended by the manufacturer 
for normal home use; 
(6) "standby-mode(s)" means a cond ition where the equipment is  connected to the mains 
power source, depends on energy input fr om the mains power source to function 
properly and offers the following functions  only , which may persist for an indefinite 
time:  
(a) reactivation function, or reactivation function and only an indication of enabled 
reactivation function, and/or 
(b) information or status display. 
(7) "off-mode" means a condition in which the e quipment is connected to the mains power 
source and is not providing any function; the following shall also be considered as off-
mode: 
(a) conditions providing only an i ndication of off-mode condition, 
(b) conditions providing only functionalitie s intended to ensure electromagnetic 
compatibility pursuant to Directive 2004/ 108/EC of the European Parliament 
and of the Council4. 
(8) "reactivation function" means a function facilitating the activation of other modes, 
including on-mode, by remote switch including remote control, internal sensor, timer 
to a condition providing additiona l functions, including on-mode; 
(9) "information or status display" means a continuous function provi ding information or 
indicating the status of  the equipment on a display, including clocks; 
(10) "forced menu" means a set of television settings, pre-defi ned by the manuf acturer, of 
which the user of the television must select  a particular setting upon initial start-up of 
the television; 
(11) "full HD resolution" means a screen resoluti on with physical pixel count of at least 
1920 x 1080 pixels; 
(12) "peak luminance ratio" means the ratio of  the peak luminance of the home-mode 
condition or of the on-mode condition of th e television as set by the supplier, as 
applicable, and the peak luminance of  the brightest on-mode condition;  
(13) "placing on the market" means the firs t making available of a product on the 
Community market; 
(14) "making available on the market" means any su pply of a product for distribution or use 
on the Community market in the course of a commercial activity, whether in return for payment or free of charge; 
(15) "point of sale" means a location where televisi ons are displayed or offered for sale, hire 
or hire purchase; 
                                                
 
4 OJ L 390 of 31.12.2004, p. 24. EN 5   EN (16) "end-user" means a consumer buying or expected to buy a television. 
Article 3 
Responsibilities of suppliers 
1. Member States shall ensure that suppliers comply with the following requirements: 
(1) when placing televisions on the market, suppliers shall supply a label, free of 
charge, stating  
(a) the energy efficiency cla ss as set out in Annex I,  
(b) the on-mode power consump tion, the annual on -mode energy 
consumption in accordance with the cal culation set out in Annex II, and  
(c) the screen diagonal; 
(2) when placing televisions on the market , suppliers shall ensure that a product 
fiche, as set out in Annex III, is made available. 
(3) for a period ending five y ears after the last television of a given model has been 
placed on the market, suppliers shall,  on request, make the technical 
documentation specified in Annex IV avai lable to the authorities of Member 
States. 
2. The energy efficiency classes shall be ba sed on the energy efficiency index calculated 
in accordance with Annex II. 
3. The format of the label shall be as set out in Annex V. 
Article 4 
Responsibilities of dealers 
Member States shall ensure that dealers comply with the following requirements: 
(1) dealers of televisions shall ensure that, at the point of sale, televisions bear the label 
provided by suppliers in accordance with Ar ticle 3 (1) on the front of the television, 
in such a way as to be clearly visible; 
(2) dealers  offering televisions for sale, hire or hire purchase where the end-user cannot 
be expected to inspect the television displayed, such as via written offers, mail order 
catalogues, advertisements on the Internet or through other electronic media, shall 
provide the information provided by suppliers  in accordance with Ar ticle 3 (1) in the 
format specified in Annex VI.  
Article 5 
Measurement methods 
The information to be provided und er Articles 3 shall be obtained by reliable, accurate and 
reproducible measurement procedures, which take into account the recognised state of the art 
measurement methods, as set out in Annex VII. 
Article 6 
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes 
Member States shall assess the conformity of the declared energy efficiency class in 
accordance with the procedure laid down in Annex VIII. EN 6   EN Article 7 
Revision 
The Commission shall assess the format of th e label, set out in Annex V, including an 
evaluation of consumer understand ing of the label and the ability of the label to achieve 
market transformation. The Commission shall presen t, no later than 30 Ju ne 2013, the result of 
this assessment to the Committee set up under Article 10 of Di rective 92/75/EEC. 
The Commission shall review this  Directive in light of technological progr ess no later than 
five years after its entry into force and present the result of this review to the Committee set up 
under Article 10 of Directive 92/75/EEC. 
Article 8 
Amendment to Council Directive 92/75/EEC  
In Article 1(1) of Council Directive 92/75/EEC the following eighth indent is added to the list 
of household appliance types: 
"- televisions" 
Article 9 
Transposition 
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations  and administrative 
provisions necessary to comply with this Directive [one year after entry into force of this directive: exact date to be inserted ]. They shall forthwith communicate to the 
Commission the text of those provisions. 
When Member States adopt those provisions,  the provisions shall contain a reference 
to this Directive or be accompanied by su ch a reference on the occasion of their 
official publication. Member St ates shall determine how such reference is to be made. 
2. Member States shall communicate to the Co mmission the text of the main provisions 
of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. 
Article 10 
Entry into force 
1. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its 
publication in the Official J ournal of the European Union. 
2. Member States shall ensure that the require ments of the format of the label referred to 
in Article 3(1) apply accordi ng to the following timetable:  
(a) For televisions placed on the market from [one year after entry into force of this 
directive: exact date to be inserted] labe ls for televisions with energy efficiency 
classes 
(i) A, B, C, D, E, F, G shall be in accordance with point 1 or where 
manufacturers deem appropriate , with point 2 of Annex V; 
(ii) A-20% shall be in accordance with point 2 of Annex V; (iii) A-40% shall be in accordance with point 3 of Annex V; (iv) A-60% shall be in accordance with point 4 of Annex V; (v) A-80% shall be in accordance with point 5 of Annex V. EN 7   EN (b) For televisions placed on the market from 1 October 2012 labels for televisions 
with energy efficiency classes A-20%, A ,  B ,  C ,  D ,  E ,  F ,  G  s h a l l  b e  i n  
accordance with point 2 or where manufact urers deem appropriate, with point 3 
of Annex V. 
(c) For televisions placed on the market from 1 October 2015 labels for televisions 
with energy efficiency classes A-40%, A-20% , A, B, C, D, E, F, G, shall be in 
accordance with point 3 of Annex V or where manufacturers deem appropriate, 
with point 4 of Annex V. 
(d) For televisions placed on the market from 1 October 2018 labels for televisions 
with energy efficiency classes A-60%, A-40%, A-20%, A, B, C ,  D ,  E ,  F ,  G ,  
shall be in accordance with point 4 of Annex V. 
Article 11 
Addressees  
This Directive is addressed to the Member States. 
Done at Brussels,  
 For the Commission 
   Member of the Commission EN 8   EN ANNEX I  
Energy efficiency class  
The energy efficiency class of a television sha ll be determined in accordance with its Energy 
Efficiency Index (EEI) as set out  in Table 1. The Energy Efficien cy Index of a television shall 
be determined in accordance with Annex II. 
Table 1: Energy efficiency  class of a television 
Energy Efficiency Class Energy Efficiency Index 
A-80% (most efficient) EEI < 0.10 
A-60% 0.10 ≤ EEI < 0.20 
A-40% 0.20 ≤ EEI < 0.30 
A-20% 0.30 ≤ EEI < 0.40 
A 0.40 ≤ EEI < 0.50 
B 0.50 ≤ EEI < 0.64 
C 0.64 ≤ EEI < 0.80 
D 0.80 ≤ EEI < 1.00 
E 1.00 ≤ EEI < 1.20 
F 1.20 ≤ EEI < 1.44 
G (least efficient) 1.44 ≤ EEI EN 9   EN ANNEX II  
Method for calculating the Energy Efficien cy Index and the annual on-mode energy 
consumption  
1. The Energy Efficiency Index ( EEI) is calculated as EEI = P/P ref (A), where: 
– P ref (A) = P basic + A · 4.3224 Watts/dm2; 
– P basic = 20 Watts for television sets; 
– P basic = 15 Watts for television monitors; 
– A is the visible screen area expressed in dm2; 
– P is the on-mode power consumption of  the television in Watts measured in 
accordance with Annex VII rounded to one decimal place. 
2. The annual on-mode energy consumption E in kWh is calculated as E = 1.46 · P. 
3. Televisions with automa tic brightness control 
For the purposes of calculating the Energy Efficiency Index and the annual on-mode 
energy consumption referred to in points  1. and 2., respectivel y, the on-mode power 
consumption as established according to the procedure set out in Annex VII is 
reduced by 5% if all of the following conditions are fulfilled: 
– the luminance of the televi sion in the home-mode or the on-mode condition as set 
by the supplier, as applicable, is automatically reduced between an ambient light intensity of at leas t 20 lux and 0 lux,the automatic br ighness control is activated in 
the home-mode condition or the on-mode condition of the television as set by the supplier, as applicable, when the television is placed on the market. EN 10   EN ANNEX III  
The fiche  
1. The information in the product fiche shall be  given in the order specified in points (a) 
to (g), or given in the description of the television. 
(a) supplier's name or trade mark; 
(b) supplier's model identifier; where model identifier means the code, 
usually alphanumeric, which distingu ishes a specific television model 
from other models of the same trade mark or supplier’s name. 
(c) the energy efficiency class of the model as defined in Annex I, Table 
1; where televisions have been granted a ‘Community Eco-label 
award’ under Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, this information may be 
included; 
(d) the visible screen diagonal in centimetres and in inches; 
(e) the on-mode power consumption measured in accordance with the 
procedure set out in Annex VII; 
(f) the annual Energy Consumption as set out in Annex II in kWh per 
year, rounded to the first integer;  it shall be described as: ‘Energy 
consumption XYZ kWh per year, based on the power consumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365 days. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the television is used.’; 
(g) The standby and/or off-mode po wer consumption measured in 
accordance with the procedur e set out in Annex VII. 
(h) The screen resolution in physical hor izontal and vertical pixel count.  
2. One fiche may cover a number of televi sion models supplied by the same supplier. 
3. The information contained in the fiche ma y be given in the fo rm of a copy of the 
label, either in colour or in black and wh ite. Where this is the case, the information 
listed in point 1 not already displayed on the label must also be provided. EN 11   EN  
Annex IV  
Technical documentation   
The technical documentation referred to  in Article 3 (3) shall include:  
(a) the name and address of the supplier; (b) a general description of th e television model, sufficient for it to be unequivocally and 
easily identified; 
(c) where appropriate, the references of the harmonised standards applied; 
(d) where appropriate, the other techni cal standards and specifications used; 
(e) identification and signature of the person empowered to bind the supplier; 
(f) test parameters for measurements 
– ambient temperature – test voltage in V and frequency in Hz – total harmonic distortion of th e electricity supply system 
– the input terminal for the audio and video test signals 
– information and documentation on the inst rumentation, set-up and circuits used 
for electrical testing 
(g) on-mode 
– the power consumption data in Watts rounded to the first decimal place for 
power measurements up to 100 Watts, and to the first integer for power measurements above 100 Watts 
– the characteristics of the dynamic broa dcast-content video signal representing 
typical broadcast TV content 
– the sequence of steps for achieving a stable condition with  respect to power 
consumption 
– for televisions with a forced menu, the ratio of the peak luminance of the home-
mode and the peak luminance of the brightest on-mode condition provided by 
the television, expressed as percentage 
– for television monitors, a description of the relevant characteri stics of the tuner 
used for measurements 
(h) for each standby and/or off-mode 
– the power consumption data in Watt s rounded to the second decimal place 
– the measurement method used – description of how the mode was selected or programmed 
– sequence of events to reach the m ode where the television automatically 
changes modes EN 12   EN  
ANNEX V  
The label  
1. LABEL 1 
 
 I, II 
III 
VII, IV, V 
VI 
 
(a) The following information shall be included in the label: 
I. supplier's name or trade mark. II. supplier's model identifier, where model identifier means the code, 
usually alphanumeric, which disti nguishes a specific television model 
from other models of the same trade mark or supplier’s name. EN 13   EN III. the energy efficiency class of the television, determined in accordance 
with Annex I. The head of the arrow containing the energy efficiency class of the television shall be placed at  the same height as the head of the 
relevant energy efficiency class. 
IV. on-mode power consumption in Wa tt, rounded to the first integer. 
V. annual on-mode energy consumption cal culated as described in Annex II, 
point 2., in kWh, rounded to the first integer. 
VI. visible screen diagonal in inches and centimetres. 
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with in point 6. By way 
of derogation: 
VII: for televisions with an easily vi sible switch, which puts the television in a 
condition with power consumption not exceeding 0.01 Watts when 
operated to the off position, the symbol defined in point 8 of point 6 may be added. 
 Where a model has been granted a ‘European Union eco-label’ under 
Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000
5 of the European Parliament and of the 
Council of 17 July 2000 on a revi sed Community eco-label award 
scheme, a copy of the eco-label may be added. 
                                                 
5 OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 1. EN 14   EN  
2. LABEL 2 
 
 I, II 
III 
VII, IV, V 
VI 
 
(a) The information listed in point 1.( a) shall be included in the label. 
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 6. EN 15   EN  
3. LABEL 3 
 
 I, II 
III 
VII, IV, V 
VI 
 
(a) The information listed in point 1. (a) shall be included in the label. 
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 6. EN 16   EN  
4. LABEL 4 
 
 I, II 
III 
VII, IV, V 
VI 
 
(a) The information listed in point 1( a) shall be included in the label. 
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 6. EN 17   EN  
5. LABEL 5 
 
 I, II 
III 
VII, IV, V 
VI 
 
(a) The information listed in point 1( a) shall be included in the label. 
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 6. EN 18   EN  
6. The design of the label shall be as in the figure below. 
 
Whereby: 
(a) The label shall be at least 60 mm wide and 120 mm high. Where the label is 
printed in a larger format, its content must neverthele ss remain proportionate to 
the specifications above. 
(b) The background shall be white. EN 19   EN (c) Colours are CMYK - cyan, magenta, ye llow and black and are given following 
this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black. 
(d) The label shall fulfil all of the foll owing requirements (numbers refer to the 
figure above): 
 Border stroke: 3 pt – colour: Cyan 100% – round corners: 3.5 mm. 
 EU logo – colours: X-80-00-00 and 00-00-X-00. 
 Label logos : 
- colour : X-00-00-00  
- Pictogram as depicted ;  
EU logo and label logo (combined):  width: 51 mm, height: 9 mm.  
 Sub-logos border: 1 pt – colour: Cyan 100% – length : 51 mm. 
 A-G scale   
- Arrow:  height: 3.8 mm, gap: 0.75 mm – colours:  
0 Highest class: X-00-X-00, 0 Second class: 70-00-X-00, 0 Third class: 30-00-X-00, 0 Fourth class: 00-00-X-00, 0 Fifth class: 00-30-X-00, 0 Sixth class: 00-70-X-00, 0 Last class(es): 00-X-X-00. 
- Text: Myriad Pro Bold 10 pt, capitals, white.  
 Energy efficiency class  
- Arrow: width:  26 mm, height: 8 mm, 100% black;  
- Text: Myriad Pro Bold 15 pt, capitals, white. 
 Energy  
- Text: Myriad Pro Regular 7/7pt, capitals, black. 
 Switch logo : 
- Pictogram as depicted, Border: 1 pt – colour: Cyan 100% – round 
corners: 3.5 mm.  
 Text related to on-mode power consumption : 
- Border: 1 pt – colour: Cyan 100% – round corners: 3.5 mm. 
- Value: Myriad Pro bold 12 pt, 100% black. 
- Second line: Myriad Pro regular 10 pt, 100% black. 
 Television screen diagonal size : 
- Pictogram as depicted  
- Border : 1 pt – colour: Cyan 100% – round corners: 3.5 mm. EN 20   EN - Value: Myriad Pro bold 12 pt, 100% black.  
 Myriad Pro regular 10pt, 100% black. 
 Text related to annual energy consumption : 
- Border: 2 pt – colour: Cyan 100% – round corners: 3.5 mm. 
- Value: Myriad Pro bold 24 pt, 100% black. 
- Second line: Myriad Pro regular 10 pt, 100% black. 
 Manufacturer’s information  
 Model’s information  
 The manufacturer and model informa tion should fit in a space of  
51x 8 mm. EN 21   EN  
ANNEX VI  
Mail order and other distance selling  
1. Information referred to in Article 4 (2), must be provided in the following order: 
(a) energy efficiency class of th e model as defined in Annex I; 
(b) on-mode power consumption as re ferred to in Annex II, point 1; 
(c) the annual power consumption as  defined in Annex II, point 2; 
(d) the visible screen diagonal. 
2. Where other information contained in the product information fiche is also provided, 
it shall be in the form and order specified in Annex III. 
3. The size and font in which all the informa tion referred in this Annex is printed or 
shown shall be legible. EN 22   EN  
ANNEX VII  
Measurements  
(1) Measurements of on-mode power consumption 
Measurements of the power consumption refe rred to in Annex II shall fulfil all of the 
following conditions. 
(a) Measurements shall be made using a reli able, accurate and reproducible measurement 
procedure, which takes into account the generally recognised state of the art 
measurement methods. 
(b) Conditions for measuring the on-mode  power consumption of televisions  
– television sets without forced menu: Th e power consumption shall be measured 
in the on-mode condition of the televisi on as delivered by the manufacturer, that 
is, the brightness controls of the television shall be in the position adjusted by the manufacturer for the end user. 
– television sets with forced menu: the power consumption shall be measured in 
the "home-mode" condition. 
– television monitors without forced me nu: The television monitor shall be 
connected to an appropriate tuner. The power consumption shall be measured in 
the on-mode condition of the television as  delivered by the manufacturer, that 
is, the brightness controls of the tele vision monitor shall be in the position 
adjusted by the manufacturer for the end user. The power consumption of the tuner is not relevant for the measurem ents of on-mode power consumption of 
the television monitor. 
– television monitors with forced menu:  The television monitor shall be 
connected to an appropriate tuner. The power consumption shall be measured in 
the "home-mode" condition.  
(c) General conditions 
– measurements shall be made at an am bient temperature of 23° C +/- 5° C. 
– measurements shall be made using a dynamic broadcast-content video signal 
representing typical broadcast TV content. The measurement shall be the average power consumed over ten consecutive minutes. 
– measurements shall be made after the television has been in the off-mode for a 
minimum of one hour immediately followe d by a minimum of one hour in the 
on-mode and shall be completed before  a maximum of three hours in on-mode. 
The relevant video signal sh all be displayed during th e entire on-mode duration. 
For televisions that are known to stab ilize within one hour, these durations may 
be reduced if the resulting measurement can be shown to be within 2 % of the 
results that would otherwise be achieve d using the durations described here. 
– measurements shall be made with an uncerta inty of less than or equal to 2% at 
the 95% confidence level. 
– Measurements shall be made with the Automatic Brightness Control function, if 
such a function exists, made inactive.  If the Automatic Brightness Control 
function exitsts and cannot be made inactive, then the measurements shall be EN 23   EN performed with the light ente ring directly into the ambien t light sensor at a level 
of 300 lux, or more. 
(2) Measurements of standby/off-mode power consumption Measurements of the power consumption referred to  in Annex III, point g sh all fulfil all of the 
following conditions. 
(a) The power consumption shall be measured by a reliable, accurate and reproducible 
measurement procedure, which takes into account the generally recognised state of 
the art measurement methods. 
(b) Measurements of power of 0.50 Watts or grea ter shall be made with  an uncertainty of 
less than or equal to 2% at the 95% confid ence level. Measurements of power of less 
than 0.50 Watts shall be made with an uncer tainty of less than or equal to 0.01 Watts 
at the 95% confidence level. 
(3) Measurements of peak luminance Measurements of the peak luminance referred to in Annex VIII shall fulfil all of the following 
conditions. 
(a) Measurements shall be made using a reli able, accurate and reproducible measurement 
procedure, which takes into account the generally recognised state of the art 
measurement methods. 
(b) Measurements of peak luminance shall be  made with a lumina nce meter, detecting 
that portion of the screen exhibiting a fu ll (100%) white image, which is part of a 
"full screen test" test pattern that does not exceed the average picture level (APL) 
point where any power limiting occurs in  the display luminance drive system.  
(c) Measurements of luminance ratio shall be made without disturbing the luminance 
meter's detection point on the display whilst switching between the home-mode condition or the on-mode condition of the television as set by the supplier, as 
applicable, and the brightest on-mode condition. EN 24   EN ANNEX VIII   
Verification procedure for ma rket surveillance purposes  
When performing the market surveillance checks  referred to in Article 3 (2) of Directive 
2005/32/EC, the authorities of the Member St ates shall apply the following verification 
procedure for the on-mode power consumption referred to in Annex II and the standby/off-mode power consumption referre d to in Annex III, point g. 
(1) Authorities of the Member St ate shall test one single unit. 
(2) The model shall be considered to comply with the declared value of the on-mode power 
consumption referred to in Annex II and the values for standby and/or off-mode power 
consumption referred to in  Annex III, point g, if: 
(a) the result for on-mode power consumpti on does not exceed the applicable power 
consumption value referred to in Annex III by more than 7 %; and 
(b) the results for standby/off-mode conditions, as applicable, do not exceed the values 
declared under Annex III, point g by more than 0.10 Watts; and  
(c) the result for the peak luminance ratio is above 60%. (3) If the results referred to in point (2) (a) or  (b) or (c) are not achieved, three additional units 
of the same model shall be tested. 
(4) After three additional units of the same model have been tested, the model shall be 
considered to comply with the declared valu e of the on-mode power consumption referred to 
in Annex II and the values for standby and/or off-mode power consumption referred to in 
Annex III, point g, if:  
(a) the average of the results for the latter  three units for on-m ode power consumption 
does not exceed the applicable power consumption value referred to in Annex III by more than 7 %; and  
(b) the average of the results for the latter three units for standby/off-mode conditions, as 
applicable, do not exceed the values declar ed under Annex III, point g by more than 
0.10 Watts; and 
(c) the average of the results for the latter three units for the peak luminance ratio set out 
is above 60%. 
(5) If the results referred to in point (4) (a) or  (b) or (c) are not achieved, the model shall be 
considered not to comply with the requirements. 
(6) For the purposes of checking conformity w ith the requirements, the authorities of the 
Member States shall use the procedure set ou t in Annex VII and reliable, accurate and 
reproducible measurement procedures, which take into account the genera lly recognised state 
of the art measurement methods, including methods  set in documents the reference numbers of 
which have been published for that purpose in the Official Journal of  the European Union.